Kentucky Gov. Appoints Workers Claims Administrative Law Judges

Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear appointed two new administrative law judges in the Department of Workers Claims.

Beshear appointed private practice attorney Joseph W. Justice, of Pikeville. The appointment replaces John W. Thacker, whose term has expired.

The governor also appointed Otto Daniel Wolff, of Fort Mitchell. Wolff is the city attorney for the Lakeside Park. The appointment replaces Aaron Thomas Davis II, whose term has expired.

These appointments are effective July 15 and will expire July 14, 2012.

Administrative law judges in the Department of Workers Claims conduct hearings, supervise the presentation of evidence and render final decisions, orders or awards on cases presented before them.

Source: Office of the Governor of Kentucky

Topics Legislation Claims